Paul Taylor

University College London (UCL) is offering fully funded PhD studentships in Artificial Intelligence and Health Data Science, based at the Institute of Health Informatics and funded by the NIHR UCL/UCLH Biomedical Research Centre. This 3.5-year doctoral program provides a unique opportunity to work on AI applications in real clinical environments, leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as vision-language models and unique datasets to advance understanding of diseases and patient care. Students will also contribute to teaching, equivalent to six months over the course of the PhD. The program is supervised by Professor Paul Taylor and offers a generous stipend of £22,780 per annum, with tuition fees covered at the UK Home rate. Successful candidates will benefit from world-class training in AI and health data science, and will conduct supervised research at one of the UK's leading research institutes. The research focus includes artificial intelligence, health data science, medicine, biomedical research, vision-language models, clinical informatics, and disease analytics. Applicants must hold at least an upper second-class Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree or have equivalent experience, and should demonstrate a strong interest in AI in healthcare and health data science. The application deadline is 15th December 2025. To apply, candidates should send their CV, a one-page cover letter, and contact details for two referees to Professor Paul Taylor at [email protected]. For more information, candidates can visit the provided links to the official UCL job posting and further details. This opportunity is ideal for students passionate about leveraging AI to improve clinical outcomes and advance medical research. UCL offers access to world-class resources, expert supervision, and a vibrant research community in the heart of London.